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Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #25 –
Quote from: wamu1david –
I also converted  my halogen puck lights to LED.  I used the warm white variety, and still found the light to be too "harsh".  A very simple solution was offered by a friend of mine in the film business.    He provided me with a sheet of thin, colored acetate film that he uses to change the "color" of his stage lighting.  I simply cut out circles of the proper diameter to lay inside the bezel, and on top of the lens to provide the color I wanted.  I chose "golden sunrise", and I think the effect is superb.  The LED's generate almost no heat, so there is no issue with having the acetate film inside the bezel.  The puck lights have become my prefered light source in the coach.

David VanAmburg
'99 U320 LE 42ft

Absolutely Brilliant!!!  No pun intended.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #26 –
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I took a slim screw driver and inserted it into the housing between the reflector and the housing wall. Once I got the screwdriver inserted far enough to be near the reflector tab, I gently twisted the screwdriver to create space for the tab to clear the housing and the reflector popped out.

Mike,
I did exactly the same thing as Bob.  If I had a reflector that didn't pop out fairly easily then I would try the screw driver on the other tab.  Most pop out the first try, but then a few were very hard to remove.  If the first one you try does not pop out just go on to the next one.  This will allow you to see how they are attached and by the time you do the first ten or so you become pretty good.  Then go back to the hard ones.  The hardest part for me was keeping my glasses on while twisting my head under the bedside table puck light!

Thanks,
Brad

2000 U320 4000

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #27 –
I am at the beginning stage of considering changing my puck lites etc inside to LED as the whole outside lighting is LED and I like it. What I have done on one bank of puck lights is replaced the on/off switch with a variable dimmer switch and that has drastically reduced the light to a more acceptible level and of course reduced the amps drawn from around 4 amps to less than 1 when they are dimmed. We like the level more and it is good for watching tv or entertaining. I am going to do the sets on the passenger side to dining area too. This also cuts down on the heat issue. When we need full light you just turn it up.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #28 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
I am at the beginning stage of considering changing my puck lites etc inside to LED as the whole outside lighting is LED and I like it.
John

John,

What did you use and where did you get the LEDs used in your porch light?
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #29 –
John,

I would expect there might be problems using a dimmer with some LED light arrays. Many of the "better" arrays have components to keep the voltage to the LEDs constant if the input voltage is in an appropriate range. That's great if you want a constant level of light. If you want to dim the LEDs, you would want an array that is suitable for use with a dimmer.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #30 –
John's puck lights are still halogen.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #31 –
correct they are still Halogen.
George, I was incorrect in my statement on ALL light outside are LED as the porch is still as old--sorry. You saw the rear lights in person and they do look good don't they?
john
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #32 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
correct they are still Halogen.
George, I was incorrect in my statement on ALL light outside are LED as the porch is still as old--sorry. You saw the rear lights in person and they do look good don't they?
john

No sweat, John --

A least you know that we read every word you type:).

And yes, you have unique and great looking tail lights.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #33 –
Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
We also use warm white LEDs for our replacement undercabinet lights.

Make sure to choose ones that have a constant current (buck driver) control, some of the cheaper models do not.  You usually see an operating voltage range (usually 8-20 or 30 volts), not a single (12V) voltage, for these bulbs.  In the RV/marine application these will have better life and more stable brightness.

Here's a useful discussion of constant current control  LED Drivers for marine LEDs although the technology for warm white is now at least 140 lumens, IIRC.  (We didn't get our lights from that particular supplier - they are more expensive than most sources).
Michelle 

I second MarineBeam LED Lighting.  We're replacing all our halogens with LED's and have been working with Jeff Field there.  He's sent me at least a dozen different lights to try out for fit and luminosity that I just send back if not a good fit.  On some odd fixtures, I sent him some closeup pics and he's been right on the money in his suggestions. 

They're making replacements for the florescent lights that I'm also interested in.  I can't say enough about these guys - really fast shipping and awsome follow-up support.  Top notch business.
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)
 

Re: LED Puck Lights

Reply #34 –
Quote from: Brad –
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I took a slim screw driver and inserted it into the housing between the reflector and the housing wall. Once I got the screwdriver inserted far enough to be near the reflector tab, I gently twisted the screwdriver to create space for the tab to clear the housing and the reflector popped out.

Mike,
I did exactly the same thing as Bob.  If I had a reflector that didn't pop out fairly easily then I would try the screw driver on the other tab.  Most pop out the first try, but then a few were very hard to remove.  If the first one you try does not pop out just go on to the next one.  This will allow you to see how they are attached and by the time you do the first ten or so you become pretty good.  Then go back to the hard ones.  The hardest part for me was keeping my glasses on while twisting my head under the bedside table puck light!

Thanks,
Once you have them off, grind a notch in the top edge so that you can get the screw driver blade under it without a problem. When reinstalling, put the notch toward the rear, out of sight.
Rick